Glenallachie distillery

Glenallachie Distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery located in the Speyside region of Scotland. The distillery was established in 1967 by Mackinlay McPherson Ltd., a subsidiary of Scottish & Newcastle Breweries Ltd.

History

The Glenallachie Distillery was designed by the renowned architect, William Delme-Evans, who also designed the Jura and Tullibardine distilleries. The distillery was initially built to contribute towards the blends of Mackinlay. In 1985, the distillery was acquired by Invergordon Distillers and subsequently by Pernod Ricard in 1989.

In 2017, the distillery was purchased by a consortium led by Billy Walker, a veteran of the whisky industry, who had previously revitalized the BenRiach distillery. Under Walker's leadership, Glenallachie has shifted its focus to single malt production.

Production

The Glenallachie Distillery has a production capacity of approximately four million litres of alcohol per year. The distillery sources its water from Ben Rinnes, a mountain whose snowmelt feeds into the Ben Rinnes river. The distillery uses traditional copper pot stills for distillation. The whisky is matured in a variety of cask types, including American oak, Spanish sherry, and Portuguese port casks.

Products

The distillery's core range includes the Glenallachie 12 Year Old, 15 Year Old, 18 Year Old, and 25 Year Old. These whiskies are known for their rich, fruity character and complex flavor profile. In addition to its core range, Glenallachie also releases limited edition whiskies and single cask bottlings.

Visitor Centre

The Glenallachie Distillery has a visitor centre that offers guided tours of the distillery and tastings of its whiskies. The visitor centre also has a shop where visitors can purchase Glenallachie's whiskies and other merchandise.

See Also

• Scotch whisky
• Speyside whiskies
• List of whisky distilleries in Scotland